Pre Event Trader, Basketball

Let's start with the role 

Working as a Pre Event Basketball Trader, you will be a key part of our expanding Pre-Event Team, responsible for odds compiling and risk management for various Basketball Leagues around the world.
The position sits within our Basketball Team, contributing actively to our commitment to deliver a high-caliber customized betting offer and a best-in-class user experience for our customers.

 

As Pre Event Trader (Basketball) you will:

• Trade Basketball events by delivering accurate pricing and ensuring the best possible customer experience;
• Odds compiling and end-to-end pricing responsibility for assigned Basketball leagues and special markets;
• Risk management by close monitoring and control of liabilities to ensure risk mitigation;
• Constant monitoring and odds adjustment, based on real-time betting activity and market fluctuations;
• Creation and pricing of basketball betting markets to enhance the product offering in the assigned leagues or to boost localized offering across Kaizen’s footprint;
• Monitoring of customer betting patterns to identify potential risks;
• Work with the in-house team to develop and improve existing models;
• Deliver personal KPIs in line with overall company targets both at Group level as well as per country of operations;
• Collaborate with other traders to optimize pricing and trading strategies;
• Liaise with different Divisions and Departments across Kaizen to ensure excellence of trading operations.

 

What you will bring

• Passion for basketball, with extensive interest and knowledge, especially in the EuroLeague and other European Leagues;
• Extensive knowledge and passion for Basketball, with a strong understanding of various Leagues and Competitions;
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with demonstrated knowledge of core statistics within the sports;
• Comprehension of sports odds;
• Deep understanding of the sports betting industry and its mechanics;
• A degree in a quantitative subject such as Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, etc. would be considered an asset;
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to take quick and well-informed decisions and act accordingly;
• Sports enthusiast with a strong data and customer focused mindset and the drive to succeed in a fast paced environment;
• Excellent organizational, teamwork and interpersonal skills;
• Fluency in English – both written and spoken;
• Sound knowledge of MS Office programs (particularly MS Excel);
• Willingness to work flexible hours in line with the business and sports calendar requirements including evenings, nights and weekends.
• Demonstrated AI-first mindset, actively leveraging AI tools and assistants to improve productivity, problem-solving and decision-making. Continuously exploring new AI capabilities and championing their practical adoption within teams, using AI as an integral part of day-to-day work rather than a supplementary tool.

 

 

Kaizen Gaming Perks

• 🏃 A buddy will support you with your onboarding
• 🕑 Hybrid way of working
• 💸 Competitive pay & bonus scheme
• ⭐Developmental 360° feedback framework
• 📚 Unlimited access to Udemy & continuous training

 

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